Concurrence with COMELEC Resolution No. 6257 (July 17, 2003) ( Memorandum Order No. 113 )

August 11, 2003

MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 113

EXPRESSING CONCURRENCE IN THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 6257 DATED JULY 17, 2003

Pursuant to Article IX (C), Section 2(4), of the 1987 Constitution, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, do hereby concur in the Resolution of the Commission on Elections deputizing the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Philippine National Police, in connection with the registration of voters on July 25–30, 2003 in the provinces of Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao (excluding Cotabato City), (ARMM).

National and local officials and employees, law enforcement agencies, and other instrumentalities, including the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Philippine National Police, are hereby directed to coordinate and cooperate with the Commission on Elections in the performance of its duties and functions.

This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 11th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Three.